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Aircraft Collision with High-Voltage Wires Near Borsengir (CCCP-19725)

Borsengir, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 24, 1990, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-19725) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Borsengir, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the consequence of the following factors: lack of vigilance on part of the crew, the crew failed to check altitude while approaching Borsengir, poor distinction of the lightning protection wires, and the position of the sun affected the… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft on a survey flight struck lightning protection wires near Borsengir, killing three occupants and seriously injuring two others.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed Zhezkazgan for a survey flight to Karakain and Borsengir. The aircraft carried three passengers and two pilots, who were tasked with conducting a visual inspection of a voltage line in the region. The flight departed Karakain at 1221LT and proceeded toward Borsengir. While approaching the village of Borsengir in good weather conditions, the aircraft struck the lightning protection wires of a high-voltage line and crashed, bursting into flames. Two passengers were seriously injured, while three other occupants were killed.

Probable cause

The accident was the consequence of the following factors: lack of vigilance on part of the crew, the crew failed to check altitude while approaching Borsengir, poor distinction of the lightning protection wires, and the position of the sun affected the crew's field of vision.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 1990 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Borsengir, Kazakhstan?

A single-engine aircraft on a survey flight struck lightning protection wires near Borsengir, killing three occupants and seriously injuring two others.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 1990 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 1990 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-19725, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Borsengir, Kazakhstan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was the consequence of the following factors: lack of vigilance on part of the crew, the crew failed to check altitude while approaching Borsengir, poor distinction of the lightning protection wires, and the position of the sun affected the crew's field of vision.

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